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Floppy, Betty Lou, and more on IPTV!

March 3, 2010

From Floppy to Dr. Max &
Mombo – Iowans Grew Up with Quality Children’s
ProgrammingTV
Iowans Grew Up On Debuts Sunday, March 14 at 7 p.m.

(Johnston,
Iowa) -- As a state that gives education a high
priority, Iowa’s
television stations have offered a variety of educational children’s
programming for generations. This March, Iowa Public Television showcases some
of the best locally produced children’s programming with TV Iowans Grew Up On.

Starting in
the 1950s and continuing well into the 1990s, young Iowans were educated and
entertained by the antics of Dr. Max & Mombo, Betty Lou and her Magic
Window, and Duane Ellett and Floppy. This special features interviews, clips,
and behind-the-scenes stories from these favorites and more. TV
Iowans Grew Up On debuts Sunday, March 14 at 7 p.m. on statewide Iowa
Public Television.

TV
Iowans Grew Up On is an original Iowa Public Television special, and is
part of the network’s 2010 Festival campaign.
Viewers will have the opportunity to support Iowa Public Television and receive
program-related thank-you gifts during the broadcasts. Information is available
during the program and here.
For more information, interviews,
photos, and more, contact Jennifer Konfrst
at 515-242-3146.